Apollon og musicerende genier 1764

This 1764 drawing by Jens Juel, titled "Apollon og musicerende genier," depicts the Greek god Apollo, the god of music and poetry, seated on a cloud and playing a lyre, surrounded by cherubs who are making music. The composition features a balanced arrangement of figures, with Apollo at the center and the cherubs surrounding him. The use of light and shade gives the drawing a sense of depth and dimension. This drawing demonstrates Juel's skill as a draftsman and his interest in classical mythology. The use of cherubs playing musical instruments, such as a cello, harp, trumpet and lyre, symbolizes the power of music to inspire and elevate the soul.